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hyperlink doesn't open from mail or whatsapp

Hi, I'm running a MacBook Pro on Monterey and hyperlinks in emails (Mail) or whatsapp don't open anymore in Safari. Any suggestion?


MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Dec 25, 2022 1:57 AM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2022 6:53 AM

Thank you


1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.


2 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading 


3 - Does the issue present in this mode ??


4 - Sometimes a Safe Boot followed by a Normal Boot will just put things right.


5 - If not - there could be something in the main User Account playing up. To further isolate this - Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. Then log out of the Main User account and log into the dummy account and test again if the issue persists.


6 - If the issue is present in the dummy account - then, this appears to be a System Wide issue on the computer.


7 - Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.


This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer.


It makes a coherent and readable inventory of both the Hardware and Software used on the computer 


The application is free or paid from added features. 


The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<


We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.

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Dec 25, 2022 6:53 AM in response to smurfin1969

Thank you


1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.


2 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading 


3 - Does the issue present in this mode ??


4 - Sometimes a Safe Boot followed by a Normal Boot will just put things right.


5 - If not - there could be something in the main User Account playing up. To further isolate this - Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. Then log out of the Main User account and log into the dummy account and test again if the issue persists.


6 - If the issue is present in the dummy account - then, this appears to be a System Wide issue on the computer.


7 - Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.


This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer.


It makes a coherent and readable inventory of both the Hardware and Software used on the computer 


The application is free or paid from added features. 


The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<


We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.

Dec 25, 2022 2:33 AM in response to smurfin1969

More than one Web Browser installed and used on this machine ?


Under normal circumstances , even if, say Google Chrome or FF were set as the Default Browser, hyperlinks in e-mails would either present an Error code 10673 or open in Safari.


Suggestion - in the e-mail wit the Hyperlink - Right click the Hyperlink which would present a Sub Menu. What are the option presented.


see below image


Dec 25, 2022 6:23 AM in response to PRP_53

I see the same options


and yes I have firefox and chrome installed


but I had these installed earlier, firefox for many years, chrome I don't know for sure but I installed this a few months ago.


What do you suggest?


Before I was able to just click the hyperlink and I would me redirected to safari. This is also what I would like my MacBook to do whenever I click on a hyperlink


thanks, Camilla


hyperlink doesn't open from mail or whatsapp

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